FOLLOW THE READER: In the Bordeaux vineyards

Published 4:00 am, Sunday, April 7, 1996

Last October we spent three months in France exploring the Bordeaux wine region. Preferring to stay in the vineyards, we found the perfect accommodations in St. Estephe at Chelleemann. Francoise has available a delightful apartment in their Chateau for 330 FF per night, but we went for the 19th century converted wine workers' living quarters for 430 FF per night, as it had a full modern kitchen with large fireplace, king size bed, TV room, garage, our own garden and much more. It was totally charming - quiet and five minutes walking to town. Mr. and Mrs. Leemann speak English, and are wonderful hosts.

Many excellent and reasonable restaurants are in the area. Address: P.O. Box 7, 33180, St. Estephe, France. Phone and fax: 011-33-5659-3958. Marguerite and Vince Muller San Pablo

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